Howlin’ Wolf and can be heard playing his original song “Operator.” Keb’ has played
West Wing, as well as at the actual White House for President Obama.
Keb’ Mo’ has been a long-time supporter of the Playing For Change Foundation,
PFCF provides free music education to children in 9 countries, including Brazil,
Bangladesh, Ghana, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa and the United States, and
has established 12 music schools around the world. They also work with partners
to address basic needs in the communities where they teach, including providing
education, clean water, food, medicines, clothing, books and school supplies.
Additionally, Keb’ is a celebrity mentor with the Kennedy Center’s Turnaround Arts
program, which focuses on elementary and middle schools throughout the US. This
highly successful program began under the guidance of Michelle Obama and the
President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities. Each artist adopts a school and
becomes a mentor, working with teachers, students, parents and the community to
help build a successful arts education program. Keb’ enjoys his mentorship at The
Johnson School of Excellence in Chicago, Illinois.
In 2017, Keb’ Mo’ released TajMo, a collaborative album with the legendary Taj Mahal.
The multi-generational duo went on to tour the US and Europe in support of their
album; which has since earned a GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Young multi-instrumentalist and blues tunesmith, Jontavious Willis is scheduled to
open the show.
Every generation or so, a young bluesman bursts onto the scene and sends a jolt
The 22-year-old rising multi-instrumentalist is set to release Spectacular Class on
April 5, 2019. Through original lyrics written by Willis himself, the gifted musician
delivers a timeless album that features dynamic vocals and all types of blues: Delta,
prowess are also on display. Willis will perform many of the songs on the new album.
Hailing from Greenville, Georgia, Willis grew up singing Gospel music at the Mount
Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather. Since an early age, he had the talent and
passion for the music and the ability to sharpen his skills fast. At the age of 14, he
came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man” and
was instantly hooked on the blues.
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